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Al asalto del cielo

Al asalto del cielo

Historia de Santa Catalina de Siena, doctora de la Iglesia
BiographyHistorical Fiction
Pages
368
Published
2011
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

This historical novel tells the story of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. It explores his transformation from a soldier to a spiritual leader, detailing his struggles, visions, and the establishment of the Jesuit order. The narrative brings to life the challenges and triumphs of a man dedicated to serving God during a tumultuous period in history.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InspiringThought-ProvokingReflective
Redemption Arc

Genres

Biography Historical Fiction Religion

Authors

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Joaquín Esteban Perruca

Joaquín Esteban Perruca is an author of historical fiction. His books, like "Al asalto del cielo" and "Atila. El azote de Dios," explore powerful figures and events from history.

L
Louis De Wohl

Wohl was born in Berlin to a poor Catholic family, with a Hungarian father and Austrian mother of Jewish descent. In 1935, he emigrated to England due to his objections to the Nazi regime. He began writing as early as the age of 7. His teachers praised his ability. At the age of 8 he wrote the play "Jesus of Nazareth" because he didn't like how Jesus was portrayed by some books he read. Writing as Ludwig von Wohl, he became quite a successful novelist during his youth in Germany, where sixte...